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🌄 Harlan isn’t just a town — it’s a story of history, resilience, and community spirit. From family-run shops and Appalachian flavors to scenic trails and festivals, Harlan blends tradition with progress. It’s a place where neighbors look out for one another and visitors feel right at home.

Weekend Wrap: Orchestra hits Harlan, Fall Crawl dates set, and a tax

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Upcoming Fall Festivals in Harlan County

Living in Harlan County means being part of a close-knit community where everyone looks out for one another. But like any place, it’s not...

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Federal agents just landed a crushing blow to the Sinaloa Cartel in Kentucky and Tennessee. In a week-long sweep, the DEA and local partners arrested 51 suspects, seizing 133 guns, nearly 9,000 fentanyl-laced pills, 50 kilos of meth and cocaine, and $78,000 in cash. Officials warn cartel drugs are fueling overdoses and violence across the Southeast, but say the bust shows “no community is spared” from cartel reach—and none are beyond the law’s grasp.

KSP seeks tips in a Howard’s Market theft, BMORAA’s Fall Crawl set for Oct. 17–19, Harlan Farmers Market hours, and Harlan Independent trims its tax rate again.

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